Postcode SR3 4DY is located in a major urban area, within the Sandhill ward of Sunderland in the North East region , and forms part of the Thorney Close & Plains Farm area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located about 2.0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Barnes Park Extension.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm has a high crime rate, with approximately 110.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 51.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Thorney Close & Plains Farm is £29,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SR3 4DY.
Thorney Close & Plains Farm near SR3 4DY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Sandhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £243,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £243,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £117,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £110,000 |
10 years price trend in Sandhill
In the SR3 4DY postcode area, located within Thorney Close & Plains Farm, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | The Link School | Pupil referral unit | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Sandhill View Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Broadway Junior School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.